20 Unique Hotels in Japan

Aerbin Sports Park is a huge sports accommodation facility, once owned by a Japanese private school.

Forest Village is an outdoor complex located in the middle of a beautiful spacious park.

The open-air ”flying stone bath” is made from a large stone that has been hollowed out and has a great location with a panoramic view of Mount Kintokiyama and Mount Sounzan. The ”rolling stone bath” in the annex surrounded by trees is also popular. Western style home cooking can be enjoyed at dinner.

A private Asian resort villa available for exclusive use, covering approximately 900 tsubo of land.Features include 5 bedrooms, an open-air bath, sauna, 15m indoor pool, stone spa, BBQ garden, garden theater, trampoline, and more.Enjoy an extraordinary space unified with furniture directly imported from Bali.Accommodates up to 20 people and includes breakfast (self-service).Self-catering and BBQ are possible, with numerous luxurious meal options available.Includes draft beer dispensers and firepit experiences, allowing you to enjoy outdoor activities comfortably year-round.Pets are welcome, and various requests can be flexibly accommodated.Perfect for family trips, group vacations, or corporate retreats.Experience a luxurious private space and enjoy a moment of indulgence away from everyday life.

I am confident in my cooking.The main dish for dinner is sushi, a quintessential example of Japanese cuisine.You can enjoy the seasonal nature of Madarao Kogen.

The building is decorated with quaint antique furniture. East-meets-West-style dishes, such as funamori (various sashimi on a boat-shaped platter) and beef stew, are popular. There are two types of open-air baths from which you can see the sea. One is a European-style bath, and the other is a bath for charter.

An open-air bath made from a hollowed-out redwood log, aged 1650 years and 3.2 meters in diameter, which is now considered a natural monument.The bath is exceptional, whether you soak while gazing at the night sky, amidst the morning mist, or in the snowy winter scenery. Redwoods are the world's largest trees, exceeding 100 meters in height, and have long been cherished in the United States as 'God's trees.'Being treated as a natural monument, logging was prohibited, and at the time, only wind-fallen trees could be harvested (currently, both harvesting and transportation are completely banned).In the 1980s, Mr. Kamakura, the future innkeeper, organized a search team comprising local lumberjacks, hunters, and other forest specialists.They ventured deep into the dense forests of Sequoia National Park.After an almost month-long, arduous journey, they finally discovered a 1650-year-old redwood tree with a diameter of 5 meters that had fallen.Overcoming numerous challenges, it was transported to Japan and became the current REDWOOD INN.Features such as the 3.2-meter open-air bath, made entirely from a 75 cm beam and thick trunk, are incorporated throughout the inn.The building's design was inspired by the ranger station of the Grand Canyon's forest patrol, which has long protected the redwood forests. Please relax slowly within the annual rings of the year 1650.

A stylish petit hotel which stands in a great location, at just 7 minutes by car to Kamogawa Seaworld. It is comfortably located on a hill in a natural park and has a splendid view of the ocean. Conveniently nearby are a viewing platform and bathing beach.

A breathtaking hotel where the sea and sky merge! All rooms are cave-style, ocean-view, with a white-based theme. Each room comes with either a heated pool or an open-air bath.

2-3 minutes by car to Churaumi Aquarium. 25 minutes by car to 'JANGLIA', scheduled to open in 2025. Perfect as a base for sightseeing in northern Okinawa. 【Umikaze Condominium】, 【Urizun・Nanpu・Hills Pension Type】 All facilities are equipped with washing machines and gas dryers, which is convenient! (^^♪) ◆Unlike regular hotels, staff are not stationed on-site.

Alcohol and drinks, mainly sake from Nagano Prefecture. Classical music concerts, illuminations, champagne service, and even night bonfires. Enjoy nature to the fullest and feel elegant. GLAMPROOK is an all-inclusive style. There are no additional charges. The twin dome tents, with separate living rooms and bedrooms, come in two types: Lakeside View, which allows you to enjoy the view of Lake Reisenji, and Mountain View, which overlooks the mountains of the Five Peaks of Hokushin. There are four different types of domes in the executive suite area. These rooms are unique, with a focus on furniture and interior design, including the world’s first triple dome tent and a spacious single dome, each named after a furniture designer. For dinner, we will serve a course meal produced by FARM AKIRA’s owner chef, Akira Watanabe. Chef Akira Watanabe is known as the “evangelist of the fields” who continues to pursue the best ingredients, and is the leading figure who made the dish “Bagna Cauda” known to the world. Escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend an unforgettable day at GLAMPROOK.

The blue sea spreading out before your eyes, the green sea brimming with trees, and a breathtakingly moving view. Let yourself go with the flow of time. Weave your story at 'Hotel Condominium Tsuchihana Tsuchihana.' To let you enjoy a relaxed private time, we offer an exclusive one-floor-per-group style. The liberating deep blue sea offers changing scenery from morning to evening for your enjoyment. In the one-floor-per-group condominium, You can cook in a home-like kitchen featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and enjoy party time. For a moment of relaxation, enjoy pizza and coffee at the Tsuchihana Tsuchihana Café Gallery. Create your own pottery at the pottery workshop. 'Hotel Condominium Tsuchihana Tsuchihana' offers you a stay that feels like living there. Okinawa's Onna Village, gaining attention for resort weddings. This hotel offers a perfect location for wedding photos.Additionally, the adjacent pottery workshop allows couples to create their own commemorative 'piece' as a lifelong memory.

Just 10 minutes from Happo Bus Terminal on the free shuttle, Skala Inn features a cozy lounge with a library, a bar, and a wood-burning stove. Skala Inn has both Western-style rooms and Japanese-style rooms, which feature traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor.All rooms are heated and come with toiletries and a bathtub. A free shuttle operates on request within Hakuba Village.Happo-One Ski Resort is 2 km away, and Hakuba Goryu & 47 Ski Resort is about 5 km away.

KOURI VILLA Indigo is a private villa located on Kouri Island, a small island surrounded by the emerald green sea of northern Okinawa Main Island, with a limit of two groups per day. In this place where people and nature have coexisted for generations, indulge in an extraordinary everyday experience. Amid the lush forests of Yanbaru, with all rooms offering an ocean view overlooking the Kouri Bridge, the villa features an open living-dining kitchen, a pool, an open-air bath, and BBQ facilities, awaiting your visit with your loved ones.

Fully renovated in 2022!A resort hotel with spacious rooms of 48 square meters or more, adjacent to a golf course.Equipped with a large public bath with a sauna! All rooms come with a kitchen and microwave, allowing you to bring your own food freely.Wake up to the chirping of birds in the morning! For breakfast, enjoy a traditional Japanese meal featuring local specialties from Nagano Prefecture, such as pickled Nozawana, eggs, and natto, along with carefully selected ingredients to complement white rice, seasonal grilled fish, miso soup, salad, and other nutritious items. Alternatively, choose from a selection of breads sourced from a local bakery.Indulge in a Western-style breakfast set featuring fresh salads, bacon, and rich yet light scrambled eggs that make it hard to decide where to start. Rooms available for stays with pets (small dogs)!Enjoy a relaxing stay in Karuizawa with your dog. About 1 hour from Tokyo via the Hokuriku Shinkansen (free shuttle service available from the station, reservation required at least 7 days in advance).Approximately 15 minutes by car from 'Shinano-Oiwake' Station. Free parking available (200 spaces), no reservation required. For guests arriving by car, winter tires are required from November to March.

A glamping facility located on Shibukawa Beach in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture.You can enjoy the vast sky and the blue sea with all your senses, and the eight tents offer a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea.Refresh yourself in the original barrel sauna and enjoy barbecue with the sound of the waves as background music.Additionally, the kitchen & bar serves local craft beer.The tents are equipped with air conditioning for a comfortable stay, offering a hassle-free glamping experience.

One of the facilities providing accommodation inside Hakone-en. There are two kinds of cottages. You can enjoy a barbecue for dinner. There is a roofed open-air hot spring bath with a feeling of spaciouness near the center cottage.

A white Western building situated on a hill. Comfortable rooms with a view of Heisaura, Japanese style dinner cooked with fresh and reliable seasonal ingredients, serious astrological fortune teller with knowledge of sanmei-gaku (a discipline based on Chinese astrology) and soft water bath are popular.

This is a glamping facility surrounded by the rich nature of Narusawa Village in Yamanashi Prefecture. Located at the foot of Mount Fuji, all 26 accommodation units offer stunning views of Mount Fuji. At night, you can enjoy a unique experience by gazing at a sky full of stars under the clear air. Each guest room is equipped with a private BBQ grill, allowing you to enjoy outdoor cooking. Additionally, time spent around the fire pit is provided, creating memorable moments with family and friends.Guests can choose from spacious king-sized bedrooms or twin options, accommodating various group configurations. With free parking available, it’s convenient for those traveling by car.

Hearty homemade dishes are highly praised ★ A cozy resort hotel with the warmth of wood and an exotic atmosphere Convenient as a base for activities like hiking, autumn foliage, frost-covered trees, and skiing (3 minutes by car to Ani Ski Resort) ♪ Pets and children are welcome